Omaha daily bee., 1887-09-25
we asked what the crown counsel had to say


upon 1t.
Carson said he declined to give any direc.
tion whatsoever to witness.
Eaton-Oh, we do not want you to give any
direction.
The two magistrates held short consulta,
tion and then Eaton said, in their opinion, 1t
was advisable that the notes should be pro-
duced. The only question is as to how far
the document may by regarded as confiden-
tial, having once passed into other hands.
Witness-I cannot produce the notes unless
get permission.
Eaton--From me?
Witness-I regard it as an official docu-
ment
Harrington denied that the document was
confidential. He said summons had
been issued against his honorable friend
upon the documents, and II 1t were not pro-
tected, good bye to justice. He should have
nothing further to do with the case. The
magistrates again held short consultation.
Eaton-I think the expression of opinion
of the court that these notes should be pro-
duced ought to be enough.
Witness was directed by District Inspector
Irwin to produce the notes. and he handed
them to the counsel.
Carson objected 10 counsel going into these
documents as not being reliable as to what
the magistrates say in Dublin or as to the
duties of a magistrate.
Eaton-This Is not relevant l may tell
you, If it is any good to you, that never saw
the thing in my life and the head constable
is quite right when he says that he had to
make report to a resident magistrate. for of
late years III a case of prosecution the report
Is not submitted to resident magistrates.
Har Nuo to
on the subject for l got two months i'm
prlsonment from the same magistrate who
got the report up and tried the case after
wards himself.
Carson-I object to all this. 1t is totally
irreyelant.
Oh, his turn will come.
Eaton-You cannot pursue this subject
any further.
Harrington-Well,y your worship, have to
conduct case of this kind under great diff
tculties, and think am entitled to all the
latitude can receive.
Eaton-We have given you a great deal.
Harrington-It has not overwhelmed me,
assure you, in the slightest degree.
Cross-eXamina.ion continued: Do you see
the red lines? pointing to the document
which the witness stated he had given to
Captain Punkett.
Witness-I do.
Did you put them there?
l did not.
Who drew the pencil mark over the face OF
that report?
can't tell you.
Was it there when you got it back?
1t was.
Why were you not examined here to-day?
don't know.
Who told you you were not to be exam.
ined?
Thought was to be examined.
For what purpose?
Carson-I object to this altogether.
Eaton-.There must be some limit to irree-
vance.
Harrington--Well, I say, sir, l am per-
| fectly justified in asking this question, and
that it is perfectly relevant. for l assert that
| there has been a delibc ate attempt to sup.
press the report.
Carson .(angrily)---My friends observation
| Is a pure fabrication.
Harrington Qoudly)-.l say. sir. it is a lie
| for you to make such an observation.
Carson--I ask your worship to prevent an
| other observation of that kind.
Eaton Ito Mr.. Harrington)--We cannot
allow such observations as that, aud if you
repeat shall have you removed from the
| court.
Harrington (very excitedly) needn't
| take the trouble, as have such confidence
| in this court 1 will remove myself from it
| (dashing on the table the book he held.)
That expression is enough for me. l will
have nothing more to do with this solemn
farce Great applause in the court)
| Eaton-N cry well; very we'll [angrlyi.
Harrington-I will have nothing more to
| do with it, and l throw the responsibility
upon you.
Eaton-Very we'll. This court stands ad-
| jOurned till II O'Clock tomorrow.
| The proceedings this morning for Mr.,
| O'Bren were chiefly remarkable for the en-
thusiasm which greeted him as he came to OF
| departed from court, and for the subdued
| tone of the magistrates and counsel for the
crown. This latter showed they had over
night received promptings from the govern
ment. 1t has been widely telegraphed here
that the press of the entire kingdom are hos
| tile to any cruelty or vengeance toward
| O'Brien, who IS an editor as we'll as member
of parliament and national Lacquer. The
| magistrates yesterday leaned we'll over on
| the crown and the Balfourites dread reac-
ton.
81, When Magistrate Eaton commenced, in 6
crocodilish way, about the absence Of Har-
ringtOn, MIR. O'Brien, with great dignity,
said: II must do my friend who was here
and more as friend than as counsel. the JUS
tice to say that he took the only course open
to honorable counsel. do not wish to re-
fleet upon the bench. but
must say it yesterday permitted
counsel for the crown to distinctly violate
the amenities of the bar or social life." But
he 20. b. was now ready for Judgment or
the conviction OF the 9th of August speech.
Tne Crown counsel. amid suppressed
Kisses, then, in rather brutal and acrit
tone, said: 81 am ready now to go on with
the next otfense so that there can be two
sentences"
At this there we're more suppressed sybil
lations which appeared to anger him, and ne
proceeded to say "As l was leaving the
court yesterday, mean, ruffianly coward
named Tanner, whom 1 regret to say is
member of parliament threatened me with
his hope of personal violence and"
But the magistrates stopped Mr.. Carson
intimatlng that he had remedy.
Mr. OBrien then briefly addressed tn
court In an eloquent tone of protest and o
| pOlite dissent In substance he said afte